Sell your Buick Century for cash
We buy Buick Centurys from every year, 1995–2005, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Buick Century by year
The Century is a wagon sold from 1995–2005 with engines including 3.1L 6-cyl and 2.2L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 1,309 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 20 | 1 | 99 |
| 1996 Century | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | 21–24 | 1 | 80 |
| 1998 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 2 | 218 |
| 1999 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 3 | 235 |
| 2000 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 5 | 193 |
| 2001 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 3 | 145 |
| 2002 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 154 |
| 2003 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 127 |
| 2004 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 39 |
| 2005 Century | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 19 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Buick Century problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Century, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Buick Century: questions
How much is a junk Buick Century worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Centurys with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Buick Centurys that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2005), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Buick Century year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1999 Century (235). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, electrical system and exterior lighting.
Which Buick Century year has the most recalls?
The 2000 Century has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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